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The body of the 44-year-old victim was discovered at Burdett Lodge bail hostel, in Bass Street, on August 6.

He was taken to the Royal Derby Hospital, where he was later declared dead. McDermott, of Bass Street, was arrested the same day.

No further details of the incident were read out and Judge Gregory Dickinson QC, Honorary Recorder for Nottingham, adjourned the case for a review hearing at the same court on Monday, November 27.

Police in Bass Street, Derby, after the discovery of Leslie Salmon

McDermott was remanded in custody until that date with Judge Dickinson telling him: “This is a hugely serious case and you have told Mr Auty (Michael Auty QC, his defence barrister) there are matters you want exploring.

“We will return on the review date and you can either plead guilty (then) or we can adjourn the case for a trial starting on February 12, 2018.”

Speaking at the time of the murder, friends of Mr Salmon paid tribute to him when talking to the Derby Telegraph.

Paul Taylor said he had known the man for several months. He said: “He’s a good mate of mine and quite a few of us here.

“He’s a lovely, kind man. He was sound and friendly.

Another man who did not want to give his name, said: “He was a really nice guy.